ABOUT US
Vanessa and Rachel are a design duo who combine strong design skills with a love of colour and texture in planting and materials.
They have an impressive portfolio of interesting residential, community and commercial projects, all creatively designed and carefully implemented.
Vanessa and Rachel are a design duo who combine strong design skills with a love of colour and texture in planting and materials.
They have an impressive portfolio of interesting residential, community and commercial projects, all creatively designed and carefully implemented.
VaRa Garden Design has built up a good reputation of communication, collaboration and passion for the work they do, both within the industry and with their clients. The pair pride themselves on meeting their clients’ needs, delivering unique and quality designs, and ensuring a responsive and reliable service to completion and beyond.
"Every time I come down in the morning and look out, no matter what the season, it makes us glow with happiness, what you have done for us!" Mr Krieger, Letchmore Heath
Vanessa and Rachel are both based in Hertfordshire - Radlett and Royston - and trained together at London's Capel Manor College, qualifying with a Diploma in Garden Design. They won a Silver Gilt medal at the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show 2015, their first ever show and have since created gardens for commercial, charity and residential clients. They were commissioned by the RHS to design and implement the showground planting at the Chelsea Flower Show in both 2021 and 2022, and have won a number of industry awards for design, planting and industry collaboration.
The pair are also pre-registered members of the Society of Garden Designers (SGD) and designer members of the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL).
The pair are also pre-registered members of the Society of Garden Designers (SGD) and designer members of the Association of Professional Landscapers (APL).
"We have been very impressed throughout the design process with your attention to detail and enthusiastic, imaginative ideas whilst always bearing in mind our opinions and the available budget. We are thrilled with the new garden you have designed for us......and have thoroughly enjoyed our collaboration over the months." Mr & Mrs Truman
“VaRa delivered on every level, taking a leading hand in sourcing materials, working with the contractors and making excellent use of the budget. The design ticked every box, especially the planting where they showed a real understanding of form, placement and colour combinations. The garden was a show stopper for many and truly became a great place to meet." Phil Tremayne, General Manager of the Association of Professional Landscaper